Me too. I was surprised Rooney didn't get 18 with Scholes getting 8 that season. But after seeing Rooney and Scholes in it (Scholes for England) I've come to accept 8 as what I described in my previous post.
Juan Mata | 2013/14 Performances
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Me too. I was surprised Rooney didn't get 18 with Scholes getting 8 that season. But after seeing Rooney and Scholes in it (Scholes for England) I've come to accept 8 as what I described in my previous post.
Scholes? Sure all he does is smash the ball against trees, boring number. Mata should've taken 69 because that's what his beard makes all women want to do with him, and by all women I mean men, well, me, mainly me.
I think 8 suits him perfectly. Not sure why.
Sure, I think you hit the nail on the head - it's just fecking cool. I know if I played for United it's the shirt I would want. Best did however number 7 but also 11. And others I think, Robson also definitely wore it at times. But like you, I'm in no place to remember because well, I wasn't around in my physical form.
Robson definitely wore it, and with distinction, it just wasn't "a thing" when he did. Neither really was it with Cantona. It started to be made a deal of post Eric (and only as a great, historical mythology post David) is my point. Which I just instinctively think as "modern" when in actual fact, it's depressingly ancient.
Also, going back to 8, I liked when Rooney was 8. It clicked with my Gazza connection, and it made him & Ronaldo 7 & 8, which was...erm...something.
Also, going back to 8, I liked when Rooney was 8. It clicked with my Gazza connection, and it made him & Ronaldo 7 & 8, which was...erm...something.
Its there on youtube now for those who missed it.
great signing for Utd. Welcome Juan.
Ps;just as well he called Jaun. . Imagine if he was called Tom
Ps;just as well he called Jaun. . Imagine if he was called Tom
8. I get bored of being right sometimes.
Me too.
10 is right for Rooney (who will most likely play as a 10 more frequently than Mata), 7 and 11 should be for explosive players (Januzaj and someone new), and 8 for a technical and efficient attacking player (Mata).
I think it set a precedent as well. Modern United was defined by the level we now expect our number 7 to be. The shirt is iconic to the team because - especially in Cantona and Ronaldo's case (Robson in a way though as you mention wasn't the same "thing" then) those two were the benchmarks of quality.
Mata would have made an excellent 7 but also he doesn't have that arrogance and he probably felt it'd just bring another element of pressure alongside his price-tag. Going for 8, realistically, was probably the best idea he's had since he signed his name on the contract.
great signing for Utd. Welcome Juan.
Ps;just as well he called Jaun. . Imagine if he was called Tom
I may be wrong, but isn't 8 numberwang?
not sure if serious?elaborate
Bought my first player shirt since Rooney in 2005...weirdly also number 8.
I'm 22 and I'm not remotely embarrassed even though I laugh at grown men who have their Chicharito shirts on show.
I'm 22 and I'm not remotely embarrassed even though I laugh at grown men who have their Chicharito shirts on show.
great signing for Utd. Welcome Juan.
Ps;just as well he called Jaun. . Imagine if he was called Tom
Tom Mata? Would he then be a fruit or a vegetable?
16 EPL games left
1440 minutes + 80 added on (fergie time)
I hope we will see our number 8 playing all of it with lots of goals and assists.
1440 minutes + 80 added on (fergie time)
I hope we will see our number 8 playing all of it with lots of goals and assists.
I want his jersey right now.
Mata: "...It's a big step and I think everything will be fine... with the players we have and the players that will come in the summer."
#7 still dangling there like a carrott for some pony to snap up. I wonder if Moyes has plans for it or if its destined for young Adnan
Mata: "...It's a big step and I think everything will be fine... with the players we have and the players that will come in the summer."
I'm really beginning to think the club will do something wank-worthy this Summer. It's all very exciting.
I reckon we could go for the first ever triple digit number with Ando. He has the heft to pull it off.
You mean more wank-worthy things this summer? Because if you don't think Mata is wank-worthy, I've got news for you...
I think 8 suits him more than 7. I've always seen 8 as the slightly deeper attacking midfielder in the team e.g. Messi 10, Iniesta 8.
Yes, even more wank-worthy. Multiple Mata's!
I reckon we will sign a multi million pound deal with bet365, and have Anderson parade it around on his back. He is after all a giant walking billboard.
Yes yes, more Mata's. Dark Mata, Antichrist Mata, Higgs Boson Mata!
How many poor feckers bought the 7 Mata shirt over the weekend? 
How many poor feckers bought the 7 Mata shirt over the weekend?
That's the best thing about Mata getting the number 8 for my money... If you see anyone wearing a Mata 7 shirt now, you know for a fact that they are a complete and utter moron.
£70 for a Mata shirt
M8T8
That's woeful.
Anyway, watched the video above and my word he's a cool customer. Really can't wait now till tomorrow to see him playing.
That's woeful.
Anyway, watched the video above and my word he's a cool customer. Really can't wait now till tomorrow to see him playing.
Matetate?
I can't be the only who reads things like this... fecking Champtwons.
I can't be the only who reads things like this... fecking Champtwons.
I spose 8 implies they're thinking about him centrally, rather than on the wing? Clutching at straws here.
Yeah I instantly thought "My mate Tate" and wished I had a mate named Tate cause it's a cool name.
I seem to be in the minority but I'm not really bothered what number he wears, now we're in the era of squad numbers.
Oh I didn't pay that much. I got a regular shirt for £45 and my mate will do the printing for me at Sportsdirect so probably a tenner to him.£70 for a Mata shirt
Anderson have probably not even cleaned his locker yet and now Mata is wearing the #8. I think that sends a clear message out to mr Anderson on what kind of level we expect out #8 to have.
Btw, I don't feel like starting up a new thread so how about setting the ability attributes on Mata in this thread?
Btw, I don't feel like starting up a new thread so how about setting the ability attributes on Mata in this thread?
Not even going to lie, I was close. Got a mate who works at sportsdirect so it's easy access to personalised printing. I asked and he just told me when to say when I wanted it. Luckily I wasn't stupid enough to have it done before they actually announced it.How many poor feckers bought the 7 Mata shirt over the weekend?
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